(a) The Village may provide or contract for communication services and equipment necessary to promote the efficient conduct of Village business. Employees should be aware of the charges and expenses associated with such services and equipment when selecting the vehicle for Village business communication.
(b) All Village communication services and equipment, including but not limited to mail, courier services, facsimiles, telex systems, video equipment and tapes, tape recorders and recordings, pagers, cellular phones, bulletin boards, telephone systems, voice-mail systems, e-mail communications, on-line services, computers, computer networks, laptop or standalone computers, and all communications and stored information transmitted, received, or contained in the Village's information systems are the property of the Village and as such are to be used solely for Village-related purposes. The use of such equipment and software for private purposes is strictly prohibited. The Village may access and monitor employee communications and files as it deems appropriate.
(c) Employees should not use Village communication services and equipment for personal purposes except in emergencies or when extenuating circumstances warrant it. Improper use of Village communications and equipment may result in disciplinary action, up to and including discharge.
(Ord. 2021-27. Passed 12-6-21.)